As an anthropology major, you will learn a comprehensive approach to understanding people and the societies and cultures they create, the many ways of being human, and the many ways to solve the problems humanity faces.
Study of Humans
Anthropology is the study of humans. It is a broad and unique field that examines humankind both scientifically and humanistically.
Anthropology looks at the human experience from a holistic, cross-cultural perspective and encompasses the four subfields of the discipline: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology and linguistic anthropology.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with our faculty of nationally and internationally recognized researchers on independent studies, honors projects, and as research assistants.
Many students co-publish scholarly articles and attend and present research papers at conferences.
Applied Learning Opportunities
Experiential learning opportunities include archaeological and bio-cultural field schools, lab courses in archaeology, osteology, and human biological variation.
Many students find internships with local museums and other organizations in various field settings.
These experiential opportunities give students the chance to engage with and make a difference in the local or regional community and to put their anthropological training in service to the community.
The program offers a wide range of courses from all of the major subfields of the discipline, allowing you to explore all aspects of anthropology and develop specific interests.